Nigeria’s Edo Queens are in search of a first-ever CAF Women’s Champions League medal as they gear up to face Egyptian side FC Masar in the third-place match on Friday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian champions were undone by a late equaliser and two extra-time goals in their 3-1 loss to TP Mazembe in the semifinals on Tuesday, while Masar were dealt a huge blow as a...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a date change for the matchday 13 fixture between Heartland and Enugu Rangers, Afrosport reports. The encounter, which is famously tagged “The Oriental Derby,” was initially scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 24, but will now take place a day earlier on Saturday, November 23. This new development can be linked to the ordeals suffered by Heartland...
A team from the world-renowned International Management Group (IMG) is in Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The team, led by Managing Director for Africa Robyn Cox, includes Afrosport Managing Consultant Rotimi Pedro, Afrosport Content Director Deji Omotoyinbo, Former Super Eagles captain Augustine Jay Jay Okocha as well as Femi Soneye (NNPC), Olukayode Thomas and six other IMG members. They were received by NFF 2nd Vice President/NPFL Chairman, Hon....
Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie headline the 10-player nominee shortlist for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award released by the Confederation of African Football on Wednesday. Ajibade enjoyed a spectacular season with Atletico Madrid Feminine, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in 30 matches last season. She has also started this campaign in blistering form with five goals and...
Edo Queens' Emem Essien and Monle Oyono have been nominated for the CAF Women's Interclub Player of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Wednesday. Forward Essien and goalkeeper Oyono have both been impressive for Edo Queens as they clinched the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership in the 2023-24 season. The Benin State-based club won the title for the first time...
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